No Evidence Against Parvez Yet in Red Fort Metro Blast Case
New Delhi, Nov 24: As multiple intelligence and investigative agencies continue probing the November 10 suicide car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, official sources have confirmed that no evidence has surfaced against Parvez, who was earlier questioned in connection with the widening investigation. The blast, which claimed 15 lives and injured several others, is believed to be part of a sophisticated, multilayered terror conspiracy involving foreign handlers, a structured funding network, and plans for coordinated attacks across multiple locations.
Current Status of the Investigation
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has already arrested several suspects, including:
- Dr Mujammil Shakeel Ganaie
- Dr Adil Ahmad Rather
- Dr Shahin Saeed
- Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay
Senior officials stated that Parvez came under preliminary scrutiny due to indirect associations. However, an extensive review of digital records, communication logs, and financial trails has revealed nothing linking him to the conspiracy. A senior investigator remarked, “At this stage, there is no actionable evidence that connects Parvez with the terror module.”
Routine Procedures in Terror Investigations
Officials clarified that questioning individuals with peripheral links is routine in large terror investigations which span multiple states and involve layered networks. With no incriminating material recovered, Parvez is not considered a suspect at this point.
Focus on International Terror Networks
Investigators are now concentrating on uncovering the international handler chain believed to have coordinated the attack. Agencies are tracking:
- Encrypted communication channels
- Digital footprints
- Cross-border funding routes
The probe has also pointed to possible terror training abroad, procurement of weapons including an AK-47 bought for nearly ₹5 lakh, and the use of a deep freezer to stabilize explosive compounds.
Search for Missing Kashmiri IIT-Kanpur Scholars Intensifies
Meanwhile, probe agencies are also examining the unexplained disappearance of two Kashmiri PhD scholars from IIT Kanpur. One scholar has been missing since October 18, and the second vanished on November 10, the same day as the Red Fort blast. Their absence came to light during a government-mandated verification drive of Kashmiri students in Kanpur ordered after the attack.
Investigation Efforts
Teams from UP Police, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and central intelligence agencies have visited IIT Kanpur to:
- Check records
- Analyze campus movement logs
- Speak with faculty and peers
Authorities are also assessing any potential links between the missing scholars and individuals arrested in the blast case, including Dr Shahin and Dr Parvez Ansari. The IIT Kanpur administration stated that it has no information on the scholars’ whereabouts but is fully cooperating with investigators.
Digital Tracking and Multi-State Search
Agencies are tracking the digital activity of the missing scholars as the multi-agency search expands across multiple states. This effort aims to uncover any connections that may exist between the scholars and the ongoing investigation into the Red Fort blast.
Conclusion
The investigation into the Red Fort Metro blast continues to unfold as authorities work diligently to piece together the events surrounding this tragic incident. The lack of evidence against Parvez highlights the complexities involved in such cases, while the search for the missing IIT-Kanpur scholars underscores the urgency and breadth of the investigation.
Note: The situation is fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
